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P296 GJF

1997 Yamaha Sr

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,507 mi
Last recorded20,507 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr16,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2005 20,507 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 20,459 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr?

Based on 2,285 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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P296 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha Sr in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,025 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Sr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 GJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P296 GJF registered?

P296 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P296 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 GJF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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